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Guitarist/Vocalist Gary Ryley is a long time Sarasota resident whose experience includes the formation of local southern rock/blues band "Southbound" who opened shows for ".38 Special". With the Alternators, Gary handles lead and backup vocals, harmonica, lead, rhythm and slide guitar duties as well as leader of the band. |  |
Keyboardist Jacques Eugene is a gifted, self-taught musician who is comfortable playing anything from Chopin to the blues with ease. As a member of "The Exciters", Jacques has had record distribution in New York through Marc Records and has done a world tour.With the Alternators Jacques plays piano, organ and adds backup vocals. | |||
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Pittsburgh Pa. native Tom O'Neill has been playing drums for more than 35 years including the past 20 in Southwest Florida. Influenced by early by classic rock bands in the 70's and progressing to a Latin/Jazz influence in the 80's and 90's. Tom worked in the Tri-State area , Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio throughout the 70's and 80's playing clubs and colleges."I enjoy playing the blues because I can incorporate several styles...keep it interesting." |
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Handling bass guitar as well as lead and backup vocals Pete "Lobo" Nemec hails from the "Windy City" of Chicago. He was a critical element in several Chicago blues bands including stints with well -know recording artists Tommy McCracken, A.C. Reed and Jimmy Dawkins. He brings a relentless drive and a rock- solid bottom to the Alternators Blues Band. | |||